Join us for a revealing interview with Deni Azeredo, a Brazilian American who now resides in Brazil. Deni's unique perspective as someone who grew up in the Worldwide Church of God offers an inside look at the intricate and often perilous dynamics of this high-control group.
Deni's father worked at the church headquarters in Pasadena as a groundskeeper and Portuguese translator, placing their family in close proximity to the church's leadership. Deni attended the prestigious Imperial Schools and was one of the 'Little Ambassadors,' performing with children from around the globe to bolster the church’s image.
In this episode, Deni shares his firsthand experiences navigating the upper echelons of the cult, detailing the backbiting and dangerous political games among the leaders. He provides an intimate look at the controlling world of Herbert W. Armstrong, shedding light on the complex power dynamics and the constant maneuvering for favor and position within the church's hierarchy.
Beyond his childhood and adolescent years, Deni also recounts his time in the military, including his service in Iraq, offering a comprehensive view of his journey from a child within a powerful cult to a seasoned veteran.
Don't miss this in-depth exploration of life inside the Worldwide Church of God and the personal journey of someone who lived through its inner workings. Like, comment, and subscribe for more eye-opening interviews and discussions.
8 comments:
So his father expected HWA to be resurrected from his grave as he looked on, believed that he was one of the two witnesses, plus rotated the Sabbath day.
To me, his dad was not a successful Christian.
He said he went to Imperial school but hasn't embraced Christianity. I'm always disappointed by such people. Despite the legitimate short comings of the church of Herb that he mentions, a basic introduction to Christianity was offered. There was nothing to stop him studying his bible, praying to God, and attempting to live by the ten commandments. God would have responded and made His existence obvious to him.
Agreed. what about the 120 remnant in Acts 2. They rose above their backgrounds and their naysayers and they embbraced God the Father and the Lord Jesus as their Savior. Whatever be our history from WCG and its daughter groups we are responsible to rise above all that and not to be defined by it. Is God to be tainted because many of those supposed ministers then and now are spiritual gangsters? I wonder if some people's choices about God and worship are more visceral reactions than actual beliefs. The Bible teaches what it teaches regardless of the worthless shepherds.
Zechariah 11:15-17
Ezekiel 34
Jeremiah 10:21
Jeremiah 23:1-4
Proverbs 29:2
Zechariah 10:2
Thankfully and God be praised we sheep can learn from John 10.
Anonymous on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 5:36:03 AM PDT said...“The Bible teaches what it teaches regardless of the worthless shepherds.”
I agree but would word it slightly differently:
The Bible teaches what it teaches regardless of all the false apostles and apostates and false prophets and fake “ministers” and hirelings and false church members, etc., etc., etc.....
I look at the name WCG had for its school: Imperial, and think did HWA regard WCG as his empire? Was HWA an Emperor?
Loma most probably chose those names.
No. He was the Wizard of Oz, the wicked witch of the west, a devastating tornado, and a nightmare, all rolled into one. Cue Elvin Bishop's "Gotta Put On My Travellin' Shoes!"
Get a grip 6:52.
Well Avoura HWA lived through the waning years of the British Empire so I would guess it had a definite impact on what he held in high esteem.
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